CHAPTER 5
Sakura was kneeled by the TV set looking for a weak place where the TV antenna came through the wall. Eli told her to wait but she couldn't. She felt like a caged rat, unable to move. She pressed lightly to where the wire went through and surprisingly enough, the wall was weak. Sakura smiled to herself. "All I have to do is start ripping away the drywall and insulation. After I get through that, I'll be free." Sakura thought. She decided that she was going to start now just to see what she was up against. She pushed on the wall hard and her index and middle finger went through the drywall. Slowly peeling away the drywall she saw that the walls were filled with pink installation. She was concentrating on the hole when her door flew open causing Sakura to turn quickly and go into a battle stance.
"Oh easy Sakura. You would be the last person that I would want to fight." Eli said walking into the room with food. He looked to what Sakura had her hand on and that's when he noticed the hole. Sakura followed his gaze and the quickly smiled when she noticed that she was caught.
"I um… found a weak spot in the wall. I thought that maybe I could slip out and go back to New York." Sakura said. Eli shook his head and walked over to Sakura. He glanced at the camera that he knew wasn't working because he loaded a virus into their systems.
"I know you want to get out, I don't blame you. But you must be careful on how you do this. If you're caught, I don't know what they will do to you." Eli said. Sakura smiled wickedly.
"Me, worried? Cousin I worry about nothing or no one. It's my victim's that should worry." Eli shook his head. He knew his cousin all to well.
"You're lying to me Sakura. You do worry about somebody, a guy in particular." Sakura was surprised at her cousin's truthfulness. But then Sakura found herself blushing. Eli saw Sakura eyes sadden.
" I need Li. I love him Eli." Sakura said with a single tear running down her cheek. Eli walked up to Sakura and hugged her.
"He's perfect for you Sakura. So lets get you out of this mess and home to lover boy." Sakura squeezed Eli a little tighter and whispered thank-you in his ear.
Li sat on Madison's sofa as they talked. He arrived at her house about an hour ago and their conversation went from school to the prom dance and now they were talking about their past with each other.
"I really did love you Li. You know that right?" Madison said as she twirled her hair. Li looked down at his lap feeling guilty.
"Yes I knew you loved me. And I loved you to." Li said still staring at his lap. There was a moment of silence when finally Li looked up at Madison and smiled. Madison looked at Li and the suddenly, Madison kissed him. Li pulled away shock written all over his face.
"I'm sorry. It's just… Li I can't get over you. I still love you." Madison said as a tear went down her cheek. Li slowly stood without his eyes leaving hers.
"I love you to Madison but I also love Sakura. I'm sorry, I must go." With that Li walked to the door and left. Li walked down the sidewalk and turned the corner. He knew where his feet were taking him, to Mike's Pub and bar. Once inside he ordered a drink. He chugged it down and quickly ordered another. His fake ID did him wonders. After an hour of being in the bar Li was completely trashed.
"What the hell am I waiting for? I mean for god's sakes, Sakura is gone. She's never coming back. I have this beautiful women throwing her self at me and I turn her down. Am I stupid or what?" Li said to himself as he paid the tab and walked out of the bar. He started to walk for his house when an idea struck him. He smiled widely and turned and started walking in the opposite direction. Maybe he could get a little fun out of this.
Madison sat on the couch thinking about what happened between her and Li. She kissed him and enjoyed it. She missed Li way too much. She thought she could over pass her feelings for him but she couldn't. Stiffening a yawn, Madison slowly got off the couch and started for her bedroom when a sudden knock came to the door. Walking quickly to the door Madison opened it and found Li standing before her covered in snow.
"Hi Li? Did you forget something?" Madison asked politely. Li walked in as Madison closed the door behind him. Li then turned to face Madison.
"Yeah, I did." Li said quickly. Madison looked around to see what he was talking about.
"What did you leave? I don't see anything." Madison said still looking around. Li smiled and took a step towards Madison.
"I left you." And with that Li captured Madison's mouth with his own. Madison was surprised at first but she found herself wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing Li back. A few seconds later the moment was really heating up to the point where Li and Madison escaped to Madison's bedroom and wasn't seen or heard of the rest of the night.